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Tower Hall Theatre Foundation
Sausiripaya, 123, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. |
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| Director :
Mr. Daglous Siriwardane
(Attorney -at-Law) |
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Office Tel : +
94 - 1 - 2686088 |
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Office Fax : + 94 -1 -2682324 |
| E-mail : towersl@sltnet.lk |
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The Tower Hall Theatre Foundation (THTF)
was established under the THTF Act No. 01 of 1978. Its Head Office is honed
at 'Sausiripaya' , 123, Wijerama Maratha, Colombo 07. |
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Mission |
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Having taken into
consideration the richness & diversity of the Sri Lankan cultural milieu,
The Tower Hall Theatre Foundation takes upon itself to be the custodians of
the tradition of performing Art Forms and is committed to:
Foster indigenous
traditional theatre.
Be concerned of
the welfare and well-being of serving artistes of the bygone era and their
dependants.
To heighten
awareness of the citizenry regarding traditional theoretical art forms.
Increase the
quality of life of the citizens by providing wholesome entertainment of a
cultural genre.
Be repository of
Sri Lankan historical cultural art forms while promoting ethnic religious
harmony. |
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Objectives
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To encourage
and promote national theatrical activities.
To develop and
improve the knowledge , understanding and practice of the Theater
To provide
financial assistance if needed to Drama artistes and craftsmen and to
assist in the training of artistes.
To engage in
the production ,experimentation and performance of opera ,dance, drama,
and music and;
To restore,
preserve, maintain and utilize the Tower Hall Theater as a National
Monument. |
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Further Objectives : |
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Beside the objectives emphasized in the
T.H.T.F. Act No 1 of 1978 , the administration of the Foundation headed
by its Director General, with the approval of the Hon Minister in charge
of the Subject (Minister of Cultural Affairs ) envisages provide further; |
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Propagation and improvement of National
Theatrical activities, preservation of famous and lesser known Nurthi songs
and enhancing the quality of art forms supported with theatre facilities;
Assist eminent Artistes financially for
the production of quality Dramas and presentation of such performance to
urban and rural audience country wide.
Affording welfare facilities such as
medical check ups with follow -up reports and medicine prescribed by competent
doctors in the respective fields , at the cost of the foundation to performing
Artistes both in the traditional and contemporary art forms;
Bringing to surface the occult talents
of the up- coming Artistes in providing them with a systematic training
by versatile renowned teachers in relevant fields.
Affording material, equipment etc , that
are necessary for the performance and education of drama and music.
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The affiliated Institutions, of Performing Art Centers
and ancillary service functioning under the Tower Hall Theatre Foundation. |
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Tower
Hall Theatre
Elphinstone
Theatre
Rukmani
Devi Center
Lionel
Edirisinghe
Center
President's
Welfare Fund
Tower
Hall Theatre Service Bureau
Kalapura
Housing Scheme
Tower
Hall Theatre Foundation Rehearsal Hall
Tower
Hall Artistes Welfare Scheme
Tower
Hall Drama & Dance School
Tower
Hall Sound Studio
Tower
Hall Studio |
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For more information visit to
www.towerhall.lk
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